City

Wilson, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Ellsworth County  ·  Kansas

👥991Population
💰$67,778Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$90,700Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1%Other: 13.6%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.0%
Other13.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1%)
HS Graduate290 (40.7%)
Some College88 (12.3%)
Associates88 (12.3%)
Bachelors85 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree155 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,778 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$90,700 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$709/mo
Total Housing Units494
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Wilson, KS

Wilson is a city in Kansas, located in Ellsworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 991 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Wilson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,778 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $709 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilson is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.95%).

Wilson, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Wilson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67490 991 $67,778 $90,700 $709 2.8% 33.7% 78.3%